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Sunday, 17 September 2017

2017-09-17 New Zealand, Paihia Trip


Paihia

Paihia is the main tourist town in the Bay of Islands in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located close to the historic towns of Russell and Kerikeri, 60 kilometres north of Whangarei.



Haruru Falls

Haruru Falls just around the corner from Paihia showcases a breathtaking waterfall, Haruru meaning “big noise.” The water falls in a horseshoe shape











Waitangi

Waitangi is best known for being the location where the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed on February 6, 1840. It is also the place where the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand was signed five years prior, on October 28, 1835. This document was ratified by the British Crown the following year (1836).











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